PBS NewsHour is seeking a Production Assistant who’sresponsible for providing a diverse range of writing, research, editing, production, and reporting services to support the work of the PBS NewsHour, focusing on coverage of the 2016 election. The Production Assistant will provide production assistance to producers and team creating broadcast and online content, using media asset management tools, online web research, and video editing programs, such as Premiere Pro, Avid and Final Cut Pro. College degree in journalism, communications, political science, or a related discipline. Introductory experience with television broadcast and online journalism, including writing, editing, and shooting preferred.  Experience with Premiere Pro, Avid and Final Cut Pro is desirable.

This is a full time, but temporary position with an anticipated end date of on/about January 31, 2017.

Send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@weta.org or visit our website at www.weta.org for the full job description and on-line application.  To confirm that a WETA or PBS NewsHour job posting is under recruitment, please visit our websites for our current job postings list: www.weta.org and www.pbs.org/newshour/.

WETA is an Equal Opportunity Employer D/M/F/V.